Your CLiP experience does more than tick a box. It builds the confidence, clinical judgement, and real-world insight that employers value — and helps you move faster toward the areas of optometry that interest you most.

The College of Optometrists’ 2025–2030 strategic plan is more than a vision – it’s a signal of where optometry is heading. From becoming the first point of care, to the role of AI, leadership opportunities, and fairer access to eye care, here’s what the plan could really mean for your day-to-day work and your future career.

Talentshed’s 2025 summer trip took Bristol by storm. Bowling, street food, cocktails, and dance moves? Proof that we work hard and party harder.

CLiP is transforming how optometrists qualify. Learn what it means for current professionals, employers, and students - and why this shift is happening now.

With nearly 18,000 optometrists, why is it still so hard to hire? We explore the answer to this question and how this is shedding light on a bigger trend within the industry.

For the first time ever, Which? has included an opticians in their recommendations... M&S Opticians 🎉 Read on to find out what made them stand out - and what this means if you work there (or want to).

Optometry is evolving fast – with leading voices in the industry highlighting major shifts ahead, from rising demand and new eye health trends to growing upskilling opportunities.

From record-breaking wins to well-earned shoutouts – here’s how we wrapped up 2024 at our end-of-year awards...